Kalihi Kai Elementary School

Summary:

Kalihi Kai Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Honolulu, Hawaii, part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Asian (67.61%) and Pacific Islander (19.32%) students.

Kalihi Kai Elementary School has consistently performed better than the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 51% in ELA and 43% in Math, compared to the state averages of 49% and 52% respectively. The school also performed better than the state in 5th grade Science, with a 51% proficiency rate compared to the state's 46%. However, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates are lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Kapalama Elementary and Major General William R Shafter Elementary.

Kalihi Kai Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.8% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, which could be an area of concern and may impact the school's academic performance. Despite these challenges, Kalihi Kai Elementary School has maintained a consistent ranking and rating from SchoolDigger over the years, ranging from 89th to 122nd out of 193-207 Hawaii elementary schools, with a 2-3 star rating out of 5.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 626 McNeill St
       Honolulu, HI  96817


(808) 832-3322

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,912 Help


Students who attend Kalihi Kai Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    King David Kalakaua Middle School
High:    Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
67.6%
Pacific Islander:
19.3%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.8% Help


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Compare Details Kalihi Kai Elementary School ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 86th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kalihi Kai Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kalihi Kai Elementary School is $17,912, which is the 36th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kalihi Kai Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalihi Kai Elementary School 89th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kalihi Kai Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kalihi Kai Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kalihi Kai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.26 161st 194 17.0%
2007 25.05 158th 192 17.7%
2008 20.47 125th 146 14.4%
2009 17.77 170th 191 11.0%
2010 16.27 165th 183 9.8%
2011 14.04 181st 191 5.2%
2012 19.24 177th 195 9.2%
2013 14.06 186th 196 5.1%
2015 32.97 135th 194 30.4%
2016 35.21 132nd 195 32.3%
2017 38.88 141st 207 31.9%
2018 33.05 135th 193 30.1%
2019 50.02 99th 196 49.5%
2021 43.69 107th 196 45.4%
2022 37.22 122nd 193 36.8%
2023 47.02 101st 195 48.2%
2024 62.01 89th 207 57.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kalihi Kai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.06 74th 198 62.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kalihi Kai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.41 126th 207 39.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kalihi Kai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.71 171st 203 15.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kalihi Kai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.62 3rd 160 98.1%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kalihi Kai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.26 134th 196 31.6%
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Rank History for White students at Kalihi Kai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.10 127th 202 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kalihi Kai Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 20 5 862 19 1 n/a n/a 0 907
1989 18 5 861 16 1 n/a n/a 0 901
1990 17 1 903 16 3 n/a n/a 0 940
1991 17 17 888 2 3 n/a n/a 0 927
1992 44 1 719 13 3 n/a n/a 0 780
1993 45 1 752 16 3 n/a n/a 0 817
1994 46 1 731 13 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1995 37 4 746 16 0 n/a n/a -1 802
1996 37 4 746 16 0 n/a n/a -1 802
1997 39 4 735 13 1 n/a n/a 15 807
1998 41 3 756 16 1 n/a n/a 0 817
1999 35 10 814 16 1 n/a n/a 0 876
2000 37 10 827 11 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2001 38 11 833 9 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2002 49 5 789 9 1 n/a n/a 0 853
2003 49 5 789 9 1 n/a n/a 0 853
2004 45 6 773 7 2 n/a n/a 0 833
2005 33 6 728 5 0 n/a n/a 0 772
2006 22 7 690 6 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2007 25 4 663 4 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2008 25 4 662 7 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2009 20 5 607 5 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2010 27 6 590 4 3 n/a n/a 0 630
2011 6 8 438 5 3 144 4 0 608
2012 5 7 429 17 1 132 18 0 609
2013 5 6 439 23 0 125 20 0 618
2014 4 6 426 29 0 139 28 0 632
2015 3 4 396 34 0 128 35 0 600
2016 2 4 382 31 0 136 43 0 598
2017 2 2 391 39 0 124 50 0 608
2018 2 1 363 36 0 106 43 0 551
2019 1 1 371 27 0 114 44 0 558
2020 1 1 392 25 0 93 49 0 561
2021 0 1 395 26 0 96 46 0 564
2022 0 0 374 23 0 98 43 0 538
2023 1 0 357 27 0 102 41 0 528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kalihi Kai Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 907 49.0 18.5 44.4
1989 901 45.0 20.0 43.5
1990 940 46.0 20.4 38.5
1991 927 48.0 19.3 32.7
1992 780 48.0 16.2 35.1
1993 817 43.0 19.0 26.8
1994 791 43.5 18.2 26.3
1995 802 40.0 20.1 34.5
1996 802 40.0 20.1 34.5
1997 807 43.0 18.8 52.1
1998 817 45.5 18.0 42
1999 876 47.5 18.4 61.8
2000 886 53.0 16.7 60.6
2001 892 52.0 17.2 74.3
2002 853 54.5 15.7 74.1
2003 853 54.5 15.7 74.1
2004 833 48.5 17.2 75.6
2005 772 49.5 15.6 76.2
2006 725 49.5 14.6 73.4
2007 696 48.5 14.4 73.6
2008 699 45.5 15.4 70.5
2009 638 44.0 14.5 67.1
2010 630 43.0 14.6 71.7
2011 608 40.0 15.2 71.9
2012 609 39.0 15.6 74.7
2013 618 40.0 15.4 76.5
2014 632 39.0 16.2 76.9
2015 600 41.0 14.6 76.5
2016 598 41.0 14.5 71.7
2017 608 39.0 15.5 71.4
2018 551 41.0 13.4 67.2
2019 558 42.0 13.2 60.4
2020 561 42.0 13.3 61.7
2021 564 42.0 13.4 68.8
2022 538 42.0 12.8 67.5
2023 528 38.0 13.8 67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kalihi Kai Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 907 49.0 18.5 44.4
1989 901 45.0 20.0 43.5
1990 940 46.0 20.4 38.5
1991 927 48.0 19.3 32.7
1992 780 48.0 16.2 35.1
1993 817 43.0 19.0 26.8
1994 791 43.5 18.2 26.3
1995 802 40.0 20.1 34.5
1996 802 40.0 20.1 34.5
1997 807 43.0 18.8 52.1
1998 817 45.5 18.0 42
1999 876 47.5 18.4 61.8
2000 886 53.0 16.7 60.6
2001 892 52.0 17.2 74.3
2002 853 54.5 15.7 74.1
2003 853 54.5 15.7 74.1
2004 833 48.5 17.2 75.6
2005 772 49.5 15.6 76.2
2006 725 49.5 14.6 73.4
2007 696 48.5 14.4 73.6
2008 699 45.5 15.4 70.5
2009 638 44.0 14.5 67.1
2010 630 43.0 14.6 71.7
2011 608 40.0 15.2 71.9
2012 609 39.0 15.6 74.7
2013 618 40.0 15.4 76.5
2014 632 39.0 16.2 76.9
2015 600 41.0 14.6 76.5
2016 598 41.0 14.5 71.7
2017 608 39.0 15.5 71.4
2018 551 41.0 13.4 67.2
2019 558 42.0 13.2 60.4
2020 561 42.0 13.3 61.7
2021 564 42.0 13.4 68.8
2022 538 42.0 12.8 67.5
2023 528 38.0 13.8 67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kalihi Kai Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,974 (11.0%) $15,938 (89.0%) $17,912

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kalihi Kai Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 101st of 195 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kalihi Kai Elementary School)4754
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kalihi Kai Elementary School)5742
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kalihi Kai Elementary School)4644
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kalihi Kai Elementary School)5739
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kalihi Kai Elementary School)5558
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kalihi Kai Elementary School)4648
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Kalihi Kai Elementary School)4951
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Kalihi Kai Elementary School)5243
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558528
 5.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian371357
 3.8%
Hispanic2727
Pacific Islander114102
 10.5%
White11
Two or More Races4441
 6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%67.8%
 7.4%


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Kalihi Kai Elementary School ranks 89th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Kalihi Kai Elementary School.

Students at Kalihi Kai Elementary School are 68% Asian, 19% Pacific Islander, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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